#295556 Hex Color
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The hex code #295556 produces a dark, muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood, but can look muddy across large flat areas. Use it for dark-mode backgrounds or focused panels, then pair it with warm terracotta for contrast. White text achieves about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #295556
What is #295556 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #295556 is rgb(41, 85, 86), in HSL hsl(181, 35%, 25%) and in CMYK 52%, 1%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #295556?
The strongest pairings for #295556 use warm terracotta, muted coral, or soft cream, because their warmth and lightness offset its dark, dusty blue-green character without competing with its restrained saturation. Use terracotta for small accents and cream for type or supporting areas.
Is #295556 suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #295556 provides about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio with white, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and making it a practical dark background for readable interface content.
Is #295556 readable on white or black?
#295556 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.